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Lot Essay
The Extraordinary Royal Oak Offshore 25862SC: A Timepiece of Rarity and Elegance
The Royal Oak Offshore 25862SC crafted in stainless steel with white gold bezel is a remarkable timepiece features an impressive 32 baguette-cut gemstones, showcasing Audemars Piguet's dedication to perfection and detail.
Launched in 1996, production of the 25862SC continued until the dawn of the 21st century, 27 pieces were listed in the Audemars Piguet Production Registers and sold between 2001-2014. This small scale production not only enhances the watch's desirability but also underscores its status as a collector's item.
The early productions of the 25862SC featured a combination of 16 blue sapphires and 16 diamonds, while only the later editions were fully set with either 32 diamonds or 32 sapphires. As a result, the fully sapphire-set design is estimated to be exceedingly rare.
Audemars Piguet has confirmed that the Royal Oak Offshore 25862SC presented at this auction was manufactured in 2007, adorned with 32 sapphires weighing a total of 3.2 carats. This exceptional piece not only stands as a testament to the brand's illustrious history but also fresh to the market, bringing to the public market the first fully sapphire-set Royal Oak Offshore 25862SC.
The Royal Oak Offshore 25862SC crafted in stainless steel with white gold bezel is a remarkable timepiece features an impressive 32 baguette-cut gemstones, showcasing Audemars Piguet's dedication to perfection and detail.
Launched in 1996, production of the 25862SC continued until the dawn of the 21st century, 27 pieces were listed in the Audemars Piguet Production Registers and sold between 2001-2014. This small scale production not only enhances the watch's desirability but also underscores its status as a collector's item.
The early productions of the 25862SC featured a combination of 16 blue sapphires and 16 diamonds, while only the later editions were fully set with either 32 diamonds or 32 sapphires. As a result, the fully sapphire-set design is estimated to be exceedingly rare.
Audemars Piguet has confirmed that the Royal Oak Offshore 25862SC presented at this auction was manufactured in 2007, adorned with 32 sapphires weighing a total of 3.2 carats. This exceptional piece not only stands as a testament to the brand's illustrious history but also fresh to the market, bringing to the public market the first fully sapphire-set Royal Oak Offshore 25862SC.